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Flights from Helsinki to Ankara

There are no direct flights from Helsinki to Ankara. The easiest way is one stop via Istanbul or Antalya, about 5h 37m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 5h 37m
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Helsinki to Ankara at a glance

Fastest journey5h 37mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Antalya

Best ways to fly from Helsinki to Ankara

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
HEL Istanbul (SAW) ANK
Leg 1: Pegasus Airlines · Leg 2: Pegasus Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~5h 37m
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HEL Antalya (AYT) ANK
Leg 1: Finnair, Pegasus Airlines, SunExpress · Leg 2: Pegasus Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~6h 18m
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3
HEL Stockholm (ARN) ANK
Leg 1: Finnair, Norwegian Air Shuttle, SAS · Leg 2: Pegasus Airlines, SunExpress
Self-transfer likely ~7h 01m
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HEL Bucharest (OTP) ANK
Leg 1: Norwegian Air Shuttle · Leg 2: Pegasus Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~6h 38m
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HEL Copenhagen (CPH) ANK
Leg 1: Finnair, Norwegian Air Shuttle, SAS · Leg 2: Pegasus Airlines, SunExpress
Self-transfer likely ~7h 28m
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HEL Warsaw (WAW) ANK
Leg 1: Finnair · Leg 2: Pegasus Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~6h 42m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
2,316 km1,438 miles
Journey time
5h 37mestimate
Time difference
+1hAnkara vs Helsinki
Currency in Ankara
TRY
Airports
HEL → ESB

Flights from Helsinki to Ankara: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Helsinki to Ankara?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Istanbul, Antalya and Stockholm. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Helsinki to Ankara?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 37m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,316 km.
Where do you change planes between Helsinki and Ankara?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (SAW), Antalya (AYT), Stockholm (ARN) and Bucharest (OTP). Pegasus Airlines flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Helsinki and Ankara?
Helsinki: Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL). Ankara: Esenboğa International Airport (ESB).
What is the time difference between Helsinki and Ankara?
Ankara is 1 hour ahead of Helsinki.

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